The Toolbox: Output blocks

Modified on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 at 03:19 PM


The "OUPUT" part of the toolbox is where you can display the data as an image layer on the map, or export values in tables and graphs.



These are the options available within the OUTPUT part of the toolbox. 






Instructions for using the output blocks

OUTPUT blocks are added to container blocks.  DASHBOARD blocks are for creating tables or charts. IMAGE OUTPUT blocks are for visualising data layers on the map, or saving for re-use.  


The following sections describe how to use each of the available blocks. 


TABLE OF CONTENTS




DASHBOARD

Add Table

  • This block enables you to tabulate numeric output from the data analysis. 
  • For a full description of how to use the table function, see the article on Creating Tables

IMAGE OUTPUT


Add Map Layer

  • This is a dynamic block that will change depending on where you place it. 
  • If you place it in a dataset container block, it will give you the option of displaying either one of the available bands (shown in the drop-down menu) or displaying an RGB colour composite using three of the available bands.
  • If you choose to view just one band, the setup tool for visualising the data will give you a choice of colour palettes.
  • If you choose to view an RGB composite, the setup tool will give you the option to scale the data, either as a standard scaling range (e.g. from the minimum value to the maximum value), or a custom scale. 
  • You can also give this layer a name so you can identify it on the map.


Add Multi-temporal Map Layer

  • This is a dynamic block that will change depending on where you place it. 
  • If you place it in a dataset container block, it will give you the option of displaying available bands (shown in the drop-down menu) as an RGB colour composite.
  • The choice of band allows you to select which date is displayed in each colour channel.
  • This block assumes you have chosen an Aggregate Images in Time block.  If you combine images by Year, then you will be able to choose a different year for each colour channel. If you combine images by month, you can choose different months.  And so on. 


Save Data for Re-use

  • When you run a workflow it will normally result in a new data layer.
  • You may want to use this output layer as an input layer for a different workflow.
  • Use the Save Data for Re-use block to do this. 
  • When you use this block the output layer name will automatically appear in the drop-down menu for the Re-use This Saved Dataset block (available in the INPUT section of the Toolbox). 
  • Remember to give it a memorable name so that you can find it again.

 

Export as GeoTIFF

  • GeoTIFF is a type of image file that stores geographic information as well as the image data. 
  • Use this block to export your data as a GeoTIFF so that you can import it into other software or tools.
  • Note: Depending on your licence type, you may have a limit to the number of GeoTIFF downloads.



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